Only cowards insult dying majesty.

After the rain cometh the fair weather.

It is foolish to try to imitate the skills of others.

While I see many hoof marks going in, I see none coming out. It is easier to get into the enemy's toils than out again.

Adversity tests the sincerity of friends

An oak and a reed were arguing about their strength. When a strong wind came up, the reed avoided being uprooted by bending and leaning with the gusts of wind. But the oak stood firm and was torn up by the roots.

It is easy to kick a person when he is down.